Behind the Lens

MEET CLAY

 

 

Based in Nashville, TN Documenting every moment of life

 

Artistic outdoor portrait in moody natural lighting.

 

GRitty CINEMATIC with a touch of film like  documentation to help you feel like you were there to watch the show in person!

 

Dynamic black and white photo of performer jumping on stage under dramatic spotlights.
Performer in white shirt and black tie gestures emotively during stage performance.
Dramatic black and white stage photo of performer silhouetted under bright spotlights.

A bit about me

 

Hey, I’m Clay — a storyteller at heart, a husband, a dad, and a full-time creative. Whether I’m behind the camera capturing raw, real moments or at home chasing my kids around, my world revolves around connection and meaning.


Photography is more than a job for me — it’s a way of preserving emotion, energy, and the fleeting moments that make life feel full. Being a husband and a father has shaped how I see the world — slower, softer, more intentional. It’s taught me to notice the quiet in-between moments, to hold space for honesty, and to celebrate the beauty in the everyday.


I bring that same perspective into every story I document — whether it’s a wedding, an elopement, or a night filled with music and stage lights. I’m here for the real stuff — the emotion, the movement, the human connection — and I feel so lucky to call this my work.

 

 

Contact information

 

Nashville, TN

You can either reach me via email or text. Follow me on Instagram and let's connect.

Heyyclay.jpg@gmail.com

916-899-4516